RN Charge Nurse - Skilled Nursing Leader

Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a skilled RN Charge Nurse to ensure high-quality care aligned with resident assessments and individual plans. You will monitor rounds, administer medications, and report changes, guiding caregivers and coordinating with physicians.

You will oversee aides, complete required nursing assessments, and communicate status updates to families while discharging residents per policy and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Oversees and monitors aides and initiates incident/accident reports.
• Discharge residents per facility policy and complete nursing assessments prior to physician calls.
• Communicate with residents' designated contacts regarding status updates and changes.

Skills

RN License

Medication administration

Care plans

Resident assessment

Communication

Education

RN program completion

Job description

Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a skilled RN Charge Nurse to ensure high-quality care aligned with resident assessments and individual plans. You will monitor rounds, administer medications, and report changes, guiding caregivers and coordinating with physicians.

You will oversee aides, complete required nursing assessments, and communicate status updates to families while discharging residents per policy and supporting quality improvement initiatives.